And we're back!

It was so nice to be home on LI for a little bit (click here to see pictures). We really missed our family and friends but there was so much to do! Joey graduated from high school (I'm so old), Lindsay had her baby shower (she is the most beautiful pregnant woman ever) and apparently our car needed new brakes (great timing). Unfortunately, we missed little Jake's arrival but Giulia's looking forward to playing with him next month when he's a little bigger :) She was also sad because we didn't get to see Catherine and meet new baby Emma...I promised we'd have a real "girls" day next month!
We did have our first visitor this week, though! Angelina came back up from LI and spent the 4th with us in Ithaca. It was so nice to have her here to show her around, go hiking and spend time with Giulia. Giulia really loved having her Zia Angelina here...I think she's a little sick of me!
But now it's back to just me and Giulia...in farm country. And it's friggin HOT up here. I can't wait to break out her little Juicy bathing suit and take her swimming in the lake. She should blend right in with the hippies ;) LOL

We Moved...Again

We're finally getting settled now that we've moved into our 'permanent' apartment for the year. I think Giulia's much happier here since she can roam wherever she'd like to since there's only one floor. And she's back on her nap schedule (THANK GOODNESS) so that's a definite good sign. Poor Sugar, though...she chases that cat everywhere and he's totally run out of places to hide. I do feel bad for him but it's just so cute to watch. And I certainly enjoy any form of entertainment I can get up here.

Ithaca may be "gorges"...

...but it's the parks that Giulia really finds interesting. This week alone we went to 5 different parks in search of a baby swing that gives her a good view of other kids playing (she's quite nosy). So far, Stewart Park is her favorite but we're no where near finished with our hunt! More to come!
While exploring the various parks, we came across some amazing waterfalls...

They are so beautiful now but I can't wait to see what they look like once the winter comes!
Click here for some more pictures from this past week.
Hugs and kisses from Ithaca...we miss you!

Look who's 1!

Giulia's first week in Ithaca was quite eventful. She met her new neighbors (wild horses and deer), discovered a new obsession (watermelon) and covered herself in a mess of buttercream. Yes...our little muffin is officially a one-year old BIG girl! Pictures are posted here from her special day.
So we're settling in and getting to know our new home. It's pretty different than Long Island, that's for sure! But the slower pace and beautiful surroundings are certainly a welcome change. We'll be doing some exploring this week so I'll be sure to have some fun updates soon!